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October  2017  (6)

  • Capitalising on crypto

    BL53_cryptoCryptocurrencies promise to be one of the biggest developments in the history of funds, so how are the Channel Islands securing first-mover advantage? The world of blockchain technology has once again moved to the forefront of investors’ minds, as the value of Bitcoin reaches new heights and ...     [read more]

    By Kirsten Morel on  30 October 2017 
  • From penthouse to pavement

    BL53_realestateReal estate investment is going through a boom time – and it only looks set to continue as demand increases and projects expand into new areas and geographies  In June this  year, the Sunday Times reported a $1.3bn property deal that included Grosvenor House, one of London’s m...     [read more]

    By Dave Waller on  26 October 2017 
  • Private equity: keeping its powder dry

    PE illoWith a massive amount of money in private equity waiting to be invested, the road ahead looks like a fascinating one for the Channel Islands From a global perspective, it appears that private equity (PE) has reached an interesting juncture. From record deal activity in 2015 (US$599bn), acquisitions...     [read more]

    By Chris Menon on  23 October 2017 
  • How biased are you really?

    bias illoThink you’re open-minded and don’t discriminate against other people? Well maybe you should think again, says Dr Liz Alexander, author, educator and book consultant to senior executives and business owners worldwide What is there left to say about the business benefits of dive...     [read more]

    By Dr Liz Alexander on  11 October 2017 
  • Is anxiety the last taboo?

    anxietyWhile stress in the workplace is quite widely discussed, its counterpart, anxiety, is perhaps less well understood – but it’s evident that needs to change Marc Lainé, the Managing Director of C5 Alliance in Guernsey, remembers his most stressful days with surprising fondness. &ld...     [read more]

    By Jack Flanagan on  6 October 2017 
  • Life as a digital nomad

    BenJordan_digital nomadEver fancied working from a hammock in Thailand or a beach hut in Indonesia? Then pack a bag and grab your passport, because it’s easier than ever. Ben Jordan (pictured) is a digital nomad, currently based in Cambodia We have to make an important decision early on in our professional careers....     [read more]

    By Ben Jordan on  2 October 2017 

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